Samsung is reportedly planning to bring back variable aperture cameras in its smartphones. This comes after Apple announced that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature the technology. A variable aperture can change the size of the camera lens opening to allow users to control how blurry or sharp the background looks in photos.

According to a report by ETNews, Samsung has asked several camera module partners to develop and test variable aperture parts. Companies like Samsung Electro-Mechanics and MCNEX are working on producing and checking the important components.

The report says the feature is still in early development, and Samsung has not decided yet which phone it will appear in. However, there is a strong interest in bringing it back.

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Samsung has tried variable aperture cameras before. The Galaxy S9 and S10, released in 2018 and 2019, had this feature. But it was removed in 2020 because it made phones thicker and more expensive.

Now, after Apple announced plans for the iPhone 18 Pro, Samsung is looking at the technology again. By using a variable aperture, Samsung hopes to improve photo quality using real hardware rather than just software fixes.

If the plan goes ahead, the feature could appear in future Galaxy models, possibly the Galaxy S27. Users would then get better photos in low light and more control over background blur, which makes Samsung cameras more competitive with Apple.

Aside from this, Samsung is currently preparing to launch its Galaxy S26 series later this month. The Ultra model of this smartphone will reportedly bring new camera features to provide a better experience. Stay tuned for more information.

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